I got 5 weight loss tips that should help you lose a couple pounds if you stick to them. That fact that you may not be doing one of these might be the reason why you packed on those extra couple of pounds.
The tips I’m about to give are for beginners as well as advanced readers.
1) No liquid calories (with the exception of a post-workout drink).
Most people think that when it comes to weight loss they have to watch what they eat for the most part. What they take for granted is the fact that the liquids they drink are also packed with sugars and calories that contribute to the jiggly in our bellys. Get rid of all the juices, the sodas, and the sports drinks. Liquid sugar is the last thing you need when you are trying to lose weight.
Limit your alcohol to a drink or two when you go out. Alcohol is packed with empty calories. Those are the ones that have no nutritional value and only get you fat.
2) No fast food.
Avoid fast food restaurants at all cost. They belong to the dark side of weight loss. Avoid McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burguer King, etc. Don’t even eat their salads or the other “healthy” things they say they have. Remember this:
All they care about is your money not your health.
In order for them to make money they offer you a cheap, quick, and easy to make meals. All that just adds up to cheap food ingredients with poor quality protein that is bad for your health. If you have ever been to the grocery store you know how expensive good protein is. So for 5 bucks don’t expect to get grass fed beef.
It takes time to learn to eat properly. You will have to plan, shop and prepare meals ahead of time. You will have to clean, cut and prepare your food. I know you are a busy person, but a couple minutes a week to invest in your health is worth it. Weight loss is not easy.
The good thing about doing all of this is food will taste and feel a whole lot better. Believe me eating healthy will change the way you feel about yourself and others.
Make one small improvement to your nutrition everyday.
3) Eat more fruits and vegetables.
This has to do a little with the last tip. If you are eating 2 servings per day, then go up to 4 servings per day by the end of the week. You can’t have enough of these two. The colors in fruits and vegetables mean they have tons of different nutrients that will help you fight diseases, lose weight and keep you feeling young and healthy. Try to increase your taking up to 10 servings per week
The more fiber they have the better. Fiber helps digestions and slows down the sugar entrance into the blood stream. Which in turn avoids insulin spikes which is good for weight loss.
4) Eat nuts
Try eating natural or dry roasted nuts. The others are usually roasted in oils (possibly trans fats). Eat around an oz a day (half in the moring and the other in the afternoon.
I know nut have tons of fats, but don’t worry they are good fats. They will help you feel full and avoid any cravings that you might get.
5) Be consistent with your workouts.
Plan your workouts and make sure they are efficient and effective. Avoid having to testing things out on your own and go with something that is proven like this training system CLICK HERE to read more.
I don’t care at what time you train, be it morning, noon or late afternoon, just train consistently.
6) BONUS TIP: Go for a walk after lunch or dinner (or anytime you eat a big meal). Research shows this will help you control your cholesterol and triglycerides, plus any movement is better than sitting around watching the TV and snacking.
Improve your lifestyle everyday.